Description

The City of Bryan is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Buyer. This position is responsible for procuring materials, supplies and equipment, issuing bid invitations and recommending the acceptance/rejection of bids according to the City's purchasing ordinances and policies.

Starting Pay Rate:
$25.00-$35.00/hour (depending on experience)

Responsibilities:

• Receives, reviews, and processes purchase requisitions for the City and its departments; verifies compliance with pertinent laws, regulations, codes, and City policies and standards; reviews information to ensure it is complete, accurate, and order parameters are clear and understood; coordinates with department representatives to clarify or obtain additional information.
• Coordinates the procurement of materials, goods, and services through various procurement methods; develops a variety of technical specifications, Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), and Requests for Bids (RFB); ensures and monitors that all applicable legal and contractual provisions are included to safeguard the City’s interests; evaluates bids, performs price/cost analyses, and assesses terms; calculates discounts, delivery conditions, and the quality and suitability of supplies, materials, and equipment; determines or recommends the award of bids to appropriate vendors.
• Conducts public bid openings and public pre-bid conferences.
• Prepares, monitors, and reviews contracts for goods and services.
• Assists with p-card administration.
• Assists with training department users on purchasing processes and procedures.
• Represents the Purchasing Department in interactions with customers, management, and other City personnel in procurement matters; answers questions and provides information regarding policies, bid notices, bid openings, bid specifications, bid awards, etc.
• Receives, responds to, investigates, and resolves procurement-related inquiries and concerns; resolves shipping and invoice discrepancies and level of service issues, or non-compliance with purchasing policies, practices, and procedures; coordinates with vendors to resolve performance and delivery issues, including the need to expedite orders; interprets and explains applicable laws, regulations, codes and policies; promptly responds to requests for emergency orders.
• Ensures that vendors meet City needs; establishes, develops, and maintains positive vendor relationships; researches, assesses and identifies vendors for products and services within areas of assigned responsibility; interviews vendors to evaluate products and services and to obtain information for use in developing proposals; educates and communicates with vendors regarding purchasing policies and procedures.
• Establishes, organizes, and maintains applicable purchasing and vendor-related records, files, lists, forms, and other documentation.
• Writes, compiles, develops, edits, revises, and produces necessary correspondence, reports and other materials; inputs accurate and complete information into the system of record.
• Assists with monitoring and disposing of surplus, obsolete and salvageable property as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field of study plus at least 2 years of work experience related to the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and/or services; OR an Associate’s Degree plus at least 4 years of experience as listed above; OR a High School Diploma/GED plus at least 6 years of experience as listed above.
• Current professional purchasing and/or contract management certification is preferred, but not required. Examples include: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Procurement Professional (CPP), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Sustainable Procurement Manager (CSPM), and/or Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM).

Equivalent combinations of related education, experience, certification, and training may also be considered.

To Apply:
A City of Bryan online application is required. Click here to apply.  Please attach a resume at time of application.  You should receive a confirmation number upon successfully applying.  EOE